Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 : s. 439 – Bail –
Cancellation of – Accused with the common intention to kill the
victim, inflicted gun shot injuries to victim who later succumbed to
his injuries – Before death, the victim gave statement naming the
accused and the co-accused which was recorded by the DSP and
SI – Criminal case against accused and co-accused u/ss. 302 and
34 IPC – Rejection of bail to the accused by the Sessions Court,
however, granted by the High Court on the ground of parity as the
co-accused was granted bail – Sustainbility of – Held: Not
sustainable – In case of cancellation of bail, very cogent and
overwhelming circumstances are necessary for an order directing
cancellation of bail, which was already granted – Cancellation of
bail cannot be limited to the occurrence of supervening
circumstances – Even in the absence of the supervening
circumstances, the Court has the inherent powers and discretion to
grant bail – On facts, High Court granted bail to the accused without
considering the relevant facts and circumstances and appropriate
evidence which proves that the accused was charged with a serious
offence – Granting of bail on the basis of parity shows that the
order suffers from the vice of non-application of mind rendering it
unsustainable – Criminal history, nature of crime, material evidences
and recovery of weapon from the possession of the accused not
considered by the High Court – Thus, the order passed by the High
Court set aside.